Derek Carr or Jameis WinstonWho should you draft or start in 2026 fantasy football?

Derek Carr is a New Orleans Saints quarterback who averaged 15.8 fantasy points per game across 15 games in 2026. Jameis Winston is a New York Giants quarterback who averaged 11.8 fantasy points per game across 5 games in 2026. Both stat lines are below. The start or sit verdict, with this week's matchup and injury status factored in, is in the DraftCall app.

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QBNew Orleans Saints

Derek Carr

PPG

15.8

Games

Pass Yds

3,428

Pass TDs

Rush Yds

105

Rush TDs

Bye

Week 12

QBNew York Giants#26 QB

Jameis Winston

PPG

11.8

Games

Pass Yds

957

Pass TDs

Bye

Week 8

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Derek Carr vs Jameis Winston: 2026 fantasy football stats in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Derek Carr	Jameis Winston
PPG (Half-PPR)	15.8	11.8
Games Played	15	5
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	237	59
Passing Yards	3,428	957
Passing TDs	22	7
Pass Yds/Game	228.5	191.4
Rushing Yards	105	46
Rushing TDs	1	0
Total TDs	23	7
TDs/Game	1.5	1.4
Age	-	32
Experience	-	11 yrs
Bye Week	Week 12	Week 8

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Derek Carr or Jameis Winston in fantasy football?▾

The start or sit verdict for Derek Carr and Jameis Winston is in the DraftCall app, where it accounts for this week's matchup, recent form and injury status. On the stats alone, Derek Carr averaged 15.8 fantasy points per game in 2026 and Jameis Winston averaged 11.8.

Should I draft Derek Carr or Jameis Winston in 2026 fantasy football?▾

Derek Carr averaged 15.8 fantasy points per game across 15 games in 2026, and Jameis Winston averaged 11.8 across 5. Both stat lines and bye weeks are on this page. For a pick between the two, compare them in the DraftCall app.

How many fantasy points did Derek Carr and Jameis Winston average in 2026?▾

Derek Carr averaged 15.8 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 15 games in 2026. Jameis Winston averaged 11.8 PPG over 5 games. That is a difference of 4.0 points per game.

When are Derek Carr and Jameis Winston's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Derek Carr (NO) has a bye in Week 12, and Jameis Winston (NYG) has a bye in Week 8. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.